Liberty Elementary School
News & Happenings
April 2009 8622 Route 414 Liberty, PA 16930
570-324-2521
One more to go! Students in grade four will be completing their science PSSA tests the last week in April. This will conclude the “State Testing Program” for the 08-09 school year. Tests results should be available by the end of June.
Cell phones have become an almost essential part of our culture. They can help us monitor our children and keep everyone informed about schedule changes. They are indispensable in emergencies. However, they have become an unwelcome presence during the school day. We are asking that students put cell phones in backpacks if there is a legitimate reason to bring them to school. They are to remain in the backpacks during the school day. If students have the phone out during the day teachers will take them and turn them in to the office. A parent will then have to retrieve the phone.
During the last several weeks phones have been lost or stolen. Children in class have had calls or text messages from friends absent from school. Parents please talk with your children about inappropriate content that is being exchanged by students on cell phones. Students have been caught sharing what amounts to child pornography with friends. Harassing phone calls made in the evenings have resulted in student conflicts during the school day. Not only does this cause a disruption in classes, in some cases the content is lewd, and even illegal. Cell phones, like computers, if used appropriately can be a useful tool. If used inappropriately, they can cause serious disruption and damage.
LAPAT Minutes
April 9, 2009
Submitted by Lisa Williams
President Cathleen Alexander called the meeting to order. In attendance were Cathleen Alexander (president), Carolyn Moyer (treasurer), and Lisa William’s parent/teacher.
Carolyn gave the treasurer’s report. There is a balance of $19,952.46. The Wolfgang bill is yet to be paid.
Old Business:
There was discussion about the North Penn High construction options, April school board meeting, citizen participation and what actions could be taken in the future.
Wolfgang orders have been delivered. The bill has yet to be adjusted to show returns and exchanges. Then it will be paid.
Turn-Off TV week will be April 27- May 1st. The theme this year will be: BE THE STAR IN YOUR OWN SHOW, LET YOUR GOOD CHARACTER FLOW. A calendar with a character trait focus and related activity will be sent home with students. Prizes of magazine subscriptions will be awarded to a student in grade K-1, 2-3, and 4, 5, 6.
Amy Cavanaugh, teacher, looked into the price of a Cricut paper cutter for bulletin boards. The price at Wal-Mart is $380 and a cartridge $50. Comparison prices at other vendors will be looked into before voting on the purchase of a Cricut.
New Business:
Popsicles will be purchased for field day.
Plans for the staff appreciation dinner began in earnest. Kelly Kelly will be contacted to cater the event. Desserts will be provided by volunteer parents. If you wish to donate please contact a LAPAT member.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:25.
Kindergarten Registration Makeup’s will be held at Blossburg Elementary on
May 8th from 8:30-9:30 for any child in Southern Tioga School District that missed registration in March. Please call the Liberty Elementary Office to notify them if you are participating in late registration - 324-2521.
Second Grade
The Second Graders would like to thank all the students and staff at LES, Mr. Bower, and the LHS face painters, the many Second Grade parents who sent goodies and prizes, and the many community members who support our Carnival year after year. Our field trip to the circus would not be possible without all of your continued support and help.
The Second graders will enjoy spending their hard-earned Carnival money at the Item Shrine Circus in Kingston on April 17th. They are looking forward to the wonderful circus food and souvenirs and the exciting acts of the circus.
3rd Grade Haiku
Third Grade is studying Japan. They composed their own haiku, which is a Japanese form of poetry where the first line usually contains five syllables, the second line seven syllables, and the third line contains five syllables. Haiku doesn't rhyme and the poetry is usually about nature.
Bursting with color
Exploding pink everywhere
With a little green.
Kaitlyn Mitstifer
The pretty colors
Orange, red and yellow showing
On the horizon.
Gunnar Rice
There is little snow
Near the buffalo and tree
As springtime begins.
Jason Kshir
A fawn is lying
In a meadow surrounded
With yellow flowers.
Madison Miller
Pretty colored leaves
Reflections bounce off the lake
With the many trees.
Abby Williams